Lens advanced to the French Cup semifinals after eliminating Lyon on penalties in the quarterfinals at the Groupama Stadium, Decines-Charpieu.
Lens took the lead through Florian Thauvin and Abdallah Sima, but Lyon equalized through Roman Yaremchuk and Remi Himbert.
The match went to penalties after the score remained 2-2 after 90 minutes. Lens won 5-4.
Lens will next face Toulouse in the semi-finals on April 22, 2026.
Lens took a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute through Florian Thauvin's goal.
